Pirelli has entered an agreement with RIDEsense, a spin-out from the University of Naples Federico II and the MegaRide Group specializing in advanced mobility technologies, to co-develop software solutions for integration into the Pirelli Cyber Tyre ecosystem.

The agreement sees the tire maker acquire a 24.99% equity stake in the company, with an option to increase its holding to 100%, and grants Pirelli a licence to use RIDEsense’s virtual sensor technology. The company said the collaboration is a further step in the Cyber Tyre ecosystem’s role within advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving systems.

Combining Pirelli Cyber Tyre’s physical sensors with RIDEsense’s virtual sensors (algorithms that process data from sensors already installed in vehicles) will broaden the system’s contribution to vehicle safety electronics, the tire maker said, and strengthen existing functions such as aquaplaning detection and enable new capabilities in tire and vehicle diagnostics.

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Valeo has secured a contract for advanced safety technologies with a North American electric vehicle manufacturer. The company will deploy its corner radar suite, including both hardware and embedded software, for the auto maker’s L2+ and L3 system.

The latest generation of radar has been engineered to enable essential life-saving features, including automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane keeping assist (LKA) as well as safe exit protection (SEP). Valeo’s radar system can also support eyes-off functions that could be added over-the-air by the OEM at a later date.

“This landmark win with a major North American auto maker validates the unrivaled performance of our next-generation radar in the most demanding environments,” said Marc Vrecko, CEO of Valeo Brain Division.

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Thatcham Research has published findings from its real-world testing that highlight a gap in how intelligent speed assist (ISA) systems are currently evaluated for approval in the UK and Europe.

ISA, which uses camera and GPS data to read speed limit signs and communicate the prevailing limit to the driver, became mandatory on new vehicles sold in the UK and European Union from July 2024. The technology has the potential to reduce road casualties by helping drivers remain within posted speed limits. However, Thatcham Research’s findings suggest the current regulatory framework can leave gaps in how performance is captured, which may reduce driver confidence and lead some to disengage the system.

Continue reading Real-world testing reveals weaknesses in intelligent speed assist approval framework at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.

Aptiv has launched the Advanced Occupancy Classification (AOC) system, an occupant detection solution powered entirely by an in-cabin camera that simplifies vehicle architecture by eliminating traditional in-seat hardware while enabling next-generation cabin intelligence.

Drawing on more than two decades of Aptiv experience in occupant detection, AOC is an advanced software solution that leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to accurately classify occupants based on parameters such as height, weight and body position. This enables optimized airbag deployment decisions while significantly reducing system complexity and cost for auto makers, the technology company said.

“Aptiv’s AOC represents a strategic leap forward in cabin innovation,” said Matthew Cole, senior vice president and president of sensors and compute at Aptiv.

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Under Euro NCAP’s 2026 protocols, the weighting of driver and occupant monitoring systems on a vehicle’s safety rating has significantly increased, and advanced driver distraction warning (ADDW) will become mandatory for all new vehicles from July 2026 under the EU’s General Safety Regulation. The challenge for OEMs and their suppliers is that these systems must work reliably across a vast range of real-world conditions and testing them physically is slow, expensive and limited in scope.

To address this, rFpro has launched the AV Elevate In Cabin add-on package, which enables automotive OEMs, Tier 1s and sensor developers to tune, train and test driver and occupant monitoring systems in simulation to improve the speed and consistency of in-cabin testing.

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Lucid Group has begun the rollout of its latest over-the-air software update for the Lucid Gravity SUV in North America, Lucid UX 3.6, which introduces hands-free driving capabilities along with enhancements to navigation, charging experience and everyday usability.

Hands-free driving

Hands-Free Drive Assist is designed to make highway driving more comfortable and can assist with steering, acceleration and braking on compatible highways. It is available for vehicles equipped with DreamDrive 2 Pro.

Hands-Free Lane Change Assist can guide the vehicle into an adjacent lane upon a turn signal made by the driver, only when it is safe to do so; and Automatic Lane Change can also initiate passing maneuvers to overtake slower traffic during highway driving.

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Rapid AI advances now enable engineers to develop autonomous driving technology faster than ever, but the true frontier of autonomous driving is the ability to couple those advances with demonstrable and rigorous safety.

Progress in autonomous vehicle development no longer depends on larger budgets or fleets, but on extracting meaningful insights from real-world testing and simulation. The focus is on validating how autonomous systems respond to rare and complex scenarios that may occur only infrequently in real-world driving.

To meet this challenge, Kodiak says it has adopted two tools that accelerate the pace, depth and precision of safety engineering to deliver clear, compelling evidence of the safety of Kodiak Driver.

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A new report on public attitudes in Europe about the use of artificial intelligence in vehicles has revealed that drivers have a high familiarity with AI and frequently use AI-enabled ADAS features but that they are reluctant to give full control of the vehicle to autonomous systems – and that drivers in the UK are the msot skeptical of full autonomy.

Chinese auto maker Xpeng commissioned independent research agency Improof Research to conduct a quantitative study of public attitudes toward artificial intelligence and physical AI across six European countries, alongside a reference sample from major Chinese cities. The survey fieldwork was carried out between May 1 and 14, 2026.

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Wayve, Uber and Nissan have become the latest organizations to join the Partners for Automated Vehicle Education United Kingdom (PAVE UK) initiative, which aims to ensure the responsible future deployment of automated vehicles across the UK

Wayve and Uber plan to deploy autonomous vehicles in London this year in an initial trial that hopes to increase public engagement and understanding of the technology.

Prof. Siddartha Khastgir, the director of PAVE UK and head of safe autonomy at WMG, University of Warwick, said, “We are proud to welcome Wayve, Nissan UK and Uber as the new PAVE UK members.

Continue reading New companies join PAVE UK to promote self-driving education at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.

California-headquartered autonomous mobility specialist Kodiak AI has announced that it is to begin international operations with a new pilot operation at West Fraser Timber‘s log-hauling operations in Alberta, Canada, where trucks will be deployed equipped with its Kodiak Driver AI-powered autonomous driving system.

In the initial phase of work, Kodiak will pilot the use of its self-driving technology to transport timber from forest sites to one of West Fraser’s Alberta processing facilities in Western Canada later this year. Results of the pilot will be used to inform any future long-term deployment of Kodiak Driver-equipped trucks for commercial driverless operations.

Continue reading Kodiak AI announces autonomous trucking pilot in Canada at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.